
Writing Feature Stories
How to research and write articles - from listicles to longform
By: Caroline Graham, Matthew Ricketson
Paperback | 25 January 2017 | Edition Number 2
At a Glance
Paperback
RRP $62.99
$55.80
11%OFF
Aims to ship in 7 to 10 business days
When will this arrive by?
Enter delivery postcode to estimate
Good writing engages as it informs and feature journalism offers writers the opportunity to tell deep, affecting stories that look beyond the immediate mechanics of who, what, where and when and explore the more difficult-and more rewarding- questions: how and why? Whether you're a blogger, a news journalist or an aspiring lifestyle reporter, a strong voice and a fresh, informed perspective remain in short supply and strong demand; this book will help you craft the kind of narratives people can't wait to share on their social media feeds.
Writing Feature Stories established a reputation as a comprehensive, thought-provoking and engaging introduction to researching and writing feature stories. This second edition is completely overhauled to reflect the range of print and digital feature formats, and the variety of online, mobile and traditional media in which they appear.
This hands-on guide explains how to generate fresh ideas; research online and offline; make the most of interviews; sift and sort raw material; structure and write the story; edit and proofread your work; find the best platform for your story; and pitch your work to editors.
About the Author
MATTHEW RICKETSON is Professor of Journalism at the University of Canberra and has worked as a journalist at The Age, The Australian and Time Australia magazine. He is the author of Telling True Stories and editor of Australian Journalism Today.
CAROLINE GRAHAM is a journalism lecturer at Bond University. She worked at The Daily Mercury, has written for Traveller's Map and 2020 Magazine, and has coordinated interactive data journalism projects for Crikey and The Guardian Australia.
Industry Reviews
Useful and thought provoking -- Margaret Simons, journalist and author
A must read for any digital storyteller who wants to write emotive, engaging, believable content. -- Nidhi Dutt, foreign correspondent
a perennially valuable primer, now updated for the digital age... No matter how outstanding a newspaper or magazine article may be, it's essentially ephemeral. So it's both a tribute to these writers and an inspiration and practical help to their successors that Ricketson and Graham have preserved their work, and the story of how it came about, in book form. * Sydney Morning Herald *
ISBN: 9781760113698
ISBN-10: 1760113697
Published: 25th January 2017
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 384
Audience: College, Tertiary and University
For Ages: 0 years old
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 2
Edition Type: New edition
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 16 x 2
Weight (kg): 0.61
Shipping
Standard Shipping | Express Shipping | |
---|---|---|
Metro postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Regional postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Rural postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
How to return your order
At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.
Additional postage charges may be applicable.
Defective items
If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.
For more info please visit our Help Centre.
You Can Find This Book In
This product is categorised by
- Non-FictionSociety & CultureMedia Studies
- Non-FictionLanguage & LinguisticsReference, Dictionaries & GuidesWriting & Editing GuidesJournalistic Style Guides
- Non-FictionIndustry & Industrial StudiesMedia, Entertainment, Information & Communication IndustriesPress & Journalism
- Non-FictionLiterature, Poetry & PlaysNon-Fiction ProseReportage & Collected Journalism
- Non-FictionLanguage & LinguisticsReference, Dictionaries & GuidesCreative Writing & Creative Writing Guides
- Non-FictionLanguage & LinguisticsLanguage Learning & TeachingSpecific Skills of Learning LanguageWriting Skills
- Text BooksHigher Education & Vocational TextbooksMedia, Communication & Arts Textbooks